Our Heritage & History
From our record-breaking capitalization in December 1991 to over $7 Billion in assets today, explore three decades of commercial banking leadership.
Dec 23, 1991
State chartered founding
$20.1M IPO
Record CA bank formation
DTLA HQ
601 S. Figueroa, 48th Floor
$7B+ Assets
Current balance sheet
Our 30-Year Growth Journey
Key milestones defining BankCore Native's transformation into one of the top commercial banks in the nation.
Founded with Record Capitalization
Established as a California state-chartered bank on December 23, 1991. The initial public stock offering closed oversubscribed at $20.18 million — marking what is believed to be the largest initial bank capitalization in California history.
Regional Expansion Across Key Markets
Expanded footprint beyond Southern California by opening full-service commercial banking branches in San Francisco Bay Area, New York Metro area, and Greater Houston, Texas.
S&P Global #1 Community Bank Award
Ranked as the #1 Best-Performing Community Bank in the U.S. in our asset size class in 2019 and #1 in California in 2020 by S&P Global Market Intelligence based on return on equity and asset quality.
Over $7 Billion in Assets & Digital Leadership
Today, BankCore Native manages over $7 billion in total assets. Ranked #10 in top 25 U.S. banks by Bank Director Magazine while continuing to lead in digital banking innovation.
Our Core Market Specializations
Dedicated commercial banking groups tailored to specific industries and financial niches.
Middle Market Business Lending
Working capital lines of credit, equipment financing, and term loans for manufacturing, distribution, and service companies ($3M - $50M sales).
Commercial Real Estate Financing
Construction, permanent, and mini-perm financing for industrial warehouses, multi-family residential, retail centers, and office properties.
Professional Services Banking
Specialized financial products catering to medical practices, CPA firms, law practices, and entertainment industry professionals.
Treasury Management Services
Advanced cash management tools including Positive Pay fraud protection, remote check deposit, ACH credit origination, and merchant services.
International Private Banking
Multi-lingual private banking experts serving high-net-worth individuals and cross-border businesses in Pacific Rim markets.
International Trade Finance
Import/export letters of credit, documentary collections, foreign exchange rate hedging, and international wire services.
History FAQs
Answers to common questions about BankCore Native's founding and banking charter.
Partner With a Bank Built on Trust
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